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CURRICULUM IN Advisory Board Chad Bryant (), Jennifer Conrad (Kenan-Flagler Business School), CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN Joanneke Elliott (UNC Libraries), Liesbet Hooghe (), Serenella Iovino (Romance Studies), Arne Kalleberg (), Priscilla Layne (Germanic and Slavic Languages and ), Gary Marks STUDIES (Political Science), Rahsaan Maxwell (Political Science), Layna Mosley (Political Science), Richard Myers (), Susan Dabney Pennybacker Contact Information (History), John Pickles (), Dan Sherman (History). Curriculum in Contemporary European Studies Visit Program Website (http://europe.unc.edu/euro/) Affiliated Faculty FedEx Global Education Center Room 3210, CB# 3449 Karen Auerbach (History), Cemil Aydin (History), Cameron Ballard-Rosa (919) 962-6765 (Political Science), Anna Bassi (Political Science), Andrea Bohlman John D. Stephens, Director (Music), Cristina Carrasco (Romance Studies), Amy Chambless (Romance Studies), Greg Gangi (E3P), Banu Gökariksel (Geography), Karen Kathleen Lindner, Director of Undergraduate Studies Hagemann (History), Didem Havlioglu (), Dorothea Heitsch [email protected] (Romance Studies), Evelyne Huber (Political Science), Konrad Jarausch (History), Robert Jenkins (Political Science), Lloyd Kramer (History), Introduction Richard Langston (Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures), Klaus Larres (History), John McGowan (English), Timothy McKeown The curriculum in contemporary European studies (EURO) is designed to (Political Science), Hassan Melehy (Romance Studies), Holger Moroff provide students with (Political Science), Susan Harbage Page (Women’s and Gender Studies), • A broad interdisciplinary understanding of modern Europe and the Tony Perucci (Communications), Hana Pichova (Germanic and Slavic European Union Languages and Literatures), Valerie Pruvost (Romance Studies), Donald Reid (History), Graeme Robertson (Political Science), Christina Rudosky • A focused understanding of contemporary Europe from the (Romance Studies), Don Searing (Political Science), Louise Spieler perspective of a selected , and (Media and Journalism), Jessica Tanner (Romance Studies), Gabriel Trop • Advanced proficiency in a modern European language (Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures), Milada Vachudova Students are encouraged to combine the EURO major with a second (Political Science), Richard Vernon (Romance Studies), Ruth von Bernuth major in a field such as political science, , or history; or an (Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures, Center for Jewish interdisciplinary field such as German or romance studies, comparative Studies), Ellen Welch (Romance Studies). , chemistry, PPE (politics, , and economics), or The Center for European Studies also hosts many visiting scholars from sustainability studies. EURO majors are also encourage to study abroad Europe. and work closely with the advisor to obtain EURO credit while abroad. Through its unique combination of advanced coursework and language training, the curriculum provides the intellectual building blocks to study EURO–Contemporary European Studies contemporary Europe through a sophisticated framework. Students Undergraduate-level Courses completing the major will be well prepared for graduate or professional EURO 89. First-Year Seminar: Special Topics. 3 Credits. study of contemporary Europe and for a range of international careers. Special topics course. Content will vary each semester. Repeat rules: May be repeated for credit; may be repeated in the same Advising term for different topics; 6 total credits. 2 total completions. In addition to the guidance provided by the primary academic advisors Grading status: Letter grade. in Steele Building, EURO majors receive individualized advising at all EURO 159. From War to Prosperity: 20th-Century Europe. 3 Credits. stages of academic planning, including considering courses, internships, A critical overview of 20th-century European history, with particular study abroad options, graduate programs, and career paths. Students attention to the constant ethnic, religious, social, economic, and cultural interested in pursuing a major in contemporary European studies are struggles (including Holocaust, Cold War) in various subunits of the old encouraged to meet with the curriculum advisor as early as possible continent. in their undergraduate career to design a comprehensive and efficient Gen Ed: HS, NA. course plan — including considering the EURO-TAM B.A.-M.A. program Grading status: Letter grade option — and take full advantage of study abroad and other international Same as: HIST 159. education opportunities. Consult the curriculum website (http:// EURO 190. Special Topics Seminar in Contemporary European Studies. europe.unc.edu/euro/) for further information on courses, funding, 1-3 Credits. research, travel awards, campus resources, and the alumni network. A detailed examination of selected topics in the field of Contemporary Major European Studies. Repeat rules: May be repeated for credit. 6 total credits. 2 total • Contemporary European Studies Major, B.A. (http://catalog.unc.edu/ completions. undergraduate/programs-study/contemporary-european-studies- Grading status: Letter grade. major-ba/) 2 Curriculum in Contemporary European Studies

EURO 239. Introduction to European Government. 3 Credits. EURO 285. Applied Experimental Research: Politics in the US and Europe. A treatment of the political institutions and processes of western 3 Credits. European democracies, with special attention to France, Germany, The course familiarizes students with experimental research methods in England, and Italy. Honors version available political science, including laboratory experiments, field experiments, and Gen Ed: SS, GL, NA. survey experiments. Students will design and conduct an experimental Grading status: Letter grade research project on a research question about US or European politics. Same as: POLI 239. Gen Ed: SS, QI. EURO 239H. Introduction to European Government. 3 Credits. Grading status: Letter grade A treatment of the political institutions and processes of western Same as: POLI 285. European democracies, with special attention to France, Germany, EURO 347. Fascist Challenge in Europe, 1918-1945. 3 Credits. England, and Italy. The course focus on theories on fascism, national cultures of fascism Gen Ed: SS, GL, NA. (e.g. Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, Hungary) as well as selected topics Grading status: Letter grade which are essential to understand the attraction and functioning of Same as: POLI 239H. fascist movements and regimes since 1918 in Europe (e.g. racism, war, EURO 252. Politics, Society, and Culture in Modern Germany culture, charismatic leadership). (1871-1945). 3 Credits. Gen Ed: HS, NA. This course explores the history of Modern Germany, by focusing on Grading status: Letter grade Imperial Germany, the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich. We will study Same as: HIST 347. continuities and changes in politics, society, and culture and examine the lasting impact of World War I, World War II and the Holocaust. Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate-level Courses Gen Ed: HS, NA. EURO 433. Politics of the European Union. 3 Credits. Grading status: Letter grade Examines the politics and political economy of institutional change and Same as: HIST 252. policy making in the European Union in comparative perspective. Honors version available EURO 257. Politics, Society, and Culture in Postwar Germany. 3 Credits. Gen Ed: SS, GL, NA. The interdisciplinary seminar will explore cultural, historical, and political Grading status: Letter grade issues of contemporary Germany and analyze German developments Same as: POLI 433. from the postwar period to the present. Readings and discussions in English. EURO 433H. Politics of the European Union. 3 Credits. Gen Ed: HS, NA. Examines the politics and political economy of institutional change and Grading status: Letter grade policy making in the European Union in comparative perspective. Same as: HIST 257, POLI 257. Gen Ed: SS, GL, NA. Grading status: Letter grade EURO 259. Towards Emancipation? Women in Modern Europe. 3 Credits. Same as: POLI 433H. This course examines and compares the situation of women in politics, the work force, society and family from the French Revolution to the new EURO 438. Democracy and International Institutions in an Undivided women's movement in the 1970s with a focus on Britain, France and Europe. 3 Credits. Germany. One major theme is the history of the struggle for women's Explores the collapse of communist rule in 1989 and the reaction of emancipation. international institutions to the challenges of democratization, economic Gen Ed: HS, NA. transition, ethnic conflict, and European integration in an undivided Grading status: Letter grade Europe. Same as: HIST 259, WGST 259. Gen Ed: SS, NA. Grading status: Letter grade EURO 270. Religion in Western Europe. 3 Credits. Same as: POLI 438. In this course, we will explore various topics related to the past and present status of religion in general, and of certain religions in particular, EURO 442. International Political Economy. 3 Credits. within three Western European countries: the United Kingdom, France, Theories of international political economy, major trends in international and Germany. Honors version available economic relations, selected contemporary policy issues. Gen Ed: HS, NA. Requisites: Prerequisites, ECON 101 and POLI 150. Grading status: Letter grade Gen Ed: SS, GL. Same as: RELI 270. Grading status: Letter grade Same as: POLI 442. EURO 270H. Religion in Western Europe. 3 Credits. In this course, we will explore various topics related to the past and EURO 460. International Economics. 3 Credits. present status of religion in general, and of certain religions in particular, An introduction to international trade, the balance of payments, and within three Western European countries: the United Kingdom, France, related issues of foreign economic policy. and Germany. Requisites: Prerequisites, ECON 400 and 410; a grade of C or better in Gen Ed: HS, NA. ECON 400 and 410 is required. Grading status: Letter grade Grading status: Letter grade Same as: RELI 270H. Same as: ECON 460, PWAD 460. Curriculum in Contemporary European Studies 3

EURO 486. Exploration of Russian "Women's Prose" and Svetlana Alexievich (Nobel Prize in Literature 2015). 3 Credits. Using Alexievich as our beacon, we will explore the writers behind the term "Russian Women's Prose": Valeria Narbikova, Lyudmila Petrushevskaya, Tatyana Tolstaya, and Lyudmila Ulitskaya. The course will delve into gender identity and body politics as they manifest themselves in the literary texts of lasting aesthetic quality and social relevance. Taught in English; some readings in Russian for qualified students. EURO 490. Advanced Special Topics Seminar in Contemporary European Studies. 1-3 Credits. A detailed examination of advanced special topics in Contemporary European Studies. Repeat rules: May be repeated for credit. 6 total credits. 2 total completions. Grading status: Letter grade. EURO 691H. Honors Thesis in European Studies. 3 Credits. Directed independent research leading to the preparation of an honors thesis. Gen Ed: EE- Mentored Research. Grading status: Letter grade. EURO 692H. Honors Thesis in European Studies. 3 Credits. Completion of the honors thesis and an oral examination of the thesis. Gen Ed: EE- Mentored Research. Grading status: Letter grade.